The Maserati 228 is a midsize car built from 1981 to 1991. Engines offered: V6. Too new for a verdict, since complaints and recalls take years to accumulate — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the 228 is
The Maserati 228 is a midsize car that Maserati built from 1981 to 1991 — 11 model years. It has been offered with V6 power. Its closest sibling in the Maserati range: Ghibli.
Maserati 228 tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment 228 owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Maserati 228 have? Power & range
The Maserati 228 is offered with 1 powertrain — 2.8L 6-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Maserati 228, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 2.8L · 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The 228 by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Maserati 228. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | 228 | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability | Not yet rated | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Maserati 228?
The 228 is a midsize car, built from 1981 to 1991. Engines offered: V6.
What is the Maserati 228 warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the 228 reliable?
The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific 228?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Maserati
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maserati Ghibli | 2014–2026 | 35 | 20 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Maserati Levante | 2017–2026 | 13 | 18 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Maserati MC20 | 2022–2025 | 9 | 18 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Maserati Quattroporte | 1981–2026 | 45 | 20 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Maserati Granturismo | 2008–2026 | 23 | 87 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Maserati Grecale | 2023–2026 | 7 | 81 mpg | 4.5/5 |
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